[ 2012-05-21 ]

Alfred Agbesi Woyome (in African print)

AFAG urges A-G to expedite action on Woyome case
The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has
called on the Attorney General, Dr. Benjamin
Kumbour, to expedite action on the infamous case
between the state and businessman Alfred Agbesi
Woyome.

Mr Agbesi Woyome, is currently standing trial at
the Financial Division of the Fast Track High
Court for fraud. He allegedly forged documents to
request the payment of judgement debts to the tune
of 51 million Ghana cedis. His case was recently
adjourned by the court until further notice. The
opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused
government of deliberately delaying the trial of
Mr Woyome, who is known to be a leading member of
the ruling party.

In a letter addressed to the AG, AFAG said “based
on feedback received from the general public
following our May 9, 2012 press conference are
convinced beyond all reasonable doubt, that the
good people of this country are in no way prepared
for further delays in commencing the trial of Mr.
Alfred Agbesi Woyome.”

The group says Dr. Kumbuor should “take a cue
from the words of Mr. Martin Amidu, former AG and
Minister of Justice that ‘time is of essence now
otherwise the Republic would be perceived as
unnecessarily delaying the case’.”

“In addition, the words of advice from Justice
Ajet-Nassam, the trial judge, to the prosecution
team to “get serious or throw in the towel” should
inform you to act appropriately.”

Read the full statement below.

PETITION TO EXPEDITE ACTION ON THE WAYOME COURT
CASE
We, the members of The Alliance for Accountable
Governance (AFAG), based on feedback received from
the general public following our May 9, 2012
press conference are convinced beyond all
reasonable doubt, that the good people of this
country are in no way prepared for further delays
in commencing the trial of Mr. Alfred Agbesi
Woyome.

To this end, AFAG acting on behalf of Ghanaians
is calling on you to take a cue from the words of
Mr. Martin Amidu, former AG and Minister of
Justice that “time is of essence now otherwise the
Republic would be perceived as unnecessarily
delaying the case”. In addition, the words of
advice from Justice Ajet-Nassam, the trial judge,
to the prosecution team to “get serious or throw
in the towel” should inform you to act
appropriately.

Nonetheless, we are of the conviction that in the
interest of the people of this country; your
outfit will not further delay the opening of the
case when court resumes this week. AFAG has no
doubt that, there is enough evidence and material
available for the state to commence the trial.

Sir, in the interest of the state, we urge you to
Act swiftly by commencing the trial to help
dispense justice.
Yours faithfully,


Nana Ayew Afriyie (Dr)
Chairman

Arnold Boateng
General Secretary

Source - RadioXYZonline.com

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